# Retro Space Sneakers The All-Star '70 Gets a Groovy Galactic Look In Honor of Its Decade of Origin By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allstar-70 References: [caplex](http://ca.complex.com/sneakers/2015/10/converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-70-space-collection) & [converse](http://www.converse.com/s/converse/search?q=all%20star%2070&prefn1=brandSegment&sz=16&start=0&prefv1=all-star) The [Converse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse) Chuck Taylor All-Star '70 is a product of the flower child decade, and is proud of it. In this new color pack, the All-Star '70 shows off its groovy origins with some retro space-themed patterns. In the first colorway, the All-Star '70 sports a black, red and white geometric pattern. The retro-inspired sneaker is covered in abstract rectangular configurations reminiscent of the Star Wars films (the original was released in 1977). It's treated in reflective 3M polish to mimic the shine of a spacecraft's hull, and its outsole is done in a marbled grey rubber inspired by the surface of the moon. The second All-Star '70 space colorway features an off-white and pale orange pattern. It takes its inspiration from the balloons astronauts use to descend back into the earth's atmosphere upon re-entry from outer space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Space-themed Fashion:** The use of retro space-themed patterns and designs in fashion is a growing trend that appeals to nostalgic consumers. - **Reflective 3M Finish:** The application of reflective 3M polish on clothing and accessories provides a futuristic and eye-catching aesthetic, offering innovative opportunities for product design. - **Geometric Patterns in Sneaker Design:** Incorporating abstract geometric patterns in sneaker design adds a unique and visually appealing element to footwear, presenting a disruptive opportunity for the fashion industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of retro space-themed fashion, creating clothing and accessories that cater to the nostalgia-driven consumer market. - **Product Design:** The application of reflective 3M polish in various product designs offers an opportunity for innovation in sectors like automotive, electronics, and home decor. - **Footwear:** The incorporation of geometric patterns in sneaker design presents a disruptive opportunity for the footwear industry, appealing to fashion-forward consumers seeking unique and eye-catching designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Inspired Classic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-converse.md) - [Reptile-Pattern Sleek Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1.md) - [Dazzling Crystal-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-x-swarovski-chuck-70-de-luxe-squared.md) - [Deconstructed Canvas Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adererror.md) - [Collaborative Heritage Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-converse.md) - [Spring-Ready Textural Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stssy-and-converse.md) - [Distressed Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feng-chen-wang-and-converse.md) - [Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-taylor-2.md) - [Singer-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-chuck-taylor-all-star-charli-xcx-by-you.md)